Description
This book offers a rigorous examination of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration within corporate finance, bridging key gaps in existing academic research. The author reframes ESG not as a peripheral concern, but as a strategic imperative in contemporary corporate value creation. Drawing on recent theoretical advances and empirical findings, it analyses how ESG factors influence capital costs, financial performance, risk management, and long-term competitiveness for companies. The book is an essential reading for researchers and finance scholars wanting to deepen their knowledge on the topic.
Table of Contents
Introduction.- ESG principles and conceptual foundations.- ESG metrics, indices and financial instruments.- ESG factors and firm financial performance.- Capital structure, risk management and ESG strategies.- Literature review (years: from 2020 to 2025 - journal: indexed Scopus & WOS).- Empirical studies and applications.- Final reflections on ESG and corporate finance.
